18 Karat Gold Price Today in India — April 29, 2026
As of April 29, 2026, Gold is trading at Fifteen Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Two Rupees per gram across India. The 10-gram rate stands at One Lakh Fifty One Thousand Eight Hundred and Nineteen Rupees, and 100 grams costs Fifteen Lakh Eighteen Thousand One Hundred and Ninety Two Rupees.
18 Karat Gold Price Today — 10-Day Trend
18 Karat Gold Price Today in India
At the moment, the 18 karat gold price today sits at 11,386.44 per gram, based on a 24K spot reference of ₹15,181.92 on April 29, 2026. That is the useful number for buyers who are comparing jewellery bills, not just tracking the headline pure-gold rate. In the market, 18K usually holds its own because it balances price, strength and design flexibility.
- 24K gold price per gram: ₹15,181.92
- 22K gold price per gram: ₹13,916.76
- 18K gold price per gram: ₹11,386.44
- 18K gold price for 10 grams: ₹113,864.40
- 18K gold price for 100 grams: ₹1,138,644.00
- 18K gold price for 1 kilogram: ₹11,386,440.00
The base move still comes from the global gold spot price, then India layers on the usual domestic adjustments. LBMA pricing, MCX gold futures and the rupee’s swing against the dollar all feed into the number you see here. If the rupee weakens by even a few paise at the wrong time, jewellers notice it immediately.
18 Karat Gold Price Today by Weight
Today's Gold rate is Fifteen Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Two Rupees per gram. At this rate, 10 grams of Gold costs One Lakh Fifty One Thousand Eight Hundred and Nineteen Rupees.
| Unit | Weight | Price (INR) | Price in Words |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 1.0000 g | ₹15,181.92 | Fifteen Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Two Rupees |
| 8 Grams | 8.0000 g | ₹121,455.36 | One Lakh Twenty One Thousand Four Hundred and Fifty Five Rupees |
| 10 Grams | 10.0000 g | ₹151,819.20 | One Lakh Fifty One Thousand Eight Hundred and Nineteen Rupees |
| 100 Grams | 100.0000 g | ₹1,518,192.00 | Fifteen Lakh Eighteen Thousand One Hundred and Ninety Two Rupees |
| 1 Kilogram | 1,000.0000 g | ₹15,181,920.00 | One Crore Fifty One Lakh Eighty One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty Rupees |
| 1 Ounce (oz) | 28.3495 g | ₹430,399.84 | Four Lakh Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Rupees |
| 1 Troy Ounce | 31.1035 g | ₹472,210.85 | Four Lakh Seventy Two Thousand Two Hundred and Eleven Rupees |
| 1 Metric Ton | 1,000,000.0000 g | ₹15,181,920,000.00 | Fifteen Hundred and Eighteen Crore Nineteen Lakh Twenty Thousand Rupees |
Why 18K Gold Looks Cheaper on the Tag, But Not Always at the Bill Counter
18K gold contains 75% pure gold, which is why it trades below 22K and far below 24K. That sounds straightforward until a showroom starts adding making charges, wastage in some designs, and GST. The metal may be cheaper, but the final invoice can still surprise a first-time buyer.
BIS hallmark tells you more than the salesperson does
If you are buying 18K jewellery, the BIS hallmark is not decorative. A proper hallmark with the 750 purity mark gives you a cleaner read on what you are paying for. That matters more in crowded markets than people like to admit, because a pretty design means nothing if the purity stamp is sloppy or missing.
What moves the rate through the day
USD/INR is usually the quiet villain. Geopolitical tension, central bank gold buying, crude oil spikes and festive demand before Diwali or Akshaya Tritiya can all nudge the rupee value higher. MCX gold often reacts faster than retail jeweller menus, so the 18 karat gold price today may lag the futures screen for a few hours before local rates catch up.
18 Karat Gold Price Today — 10-Day History
The most recent Gold price on record (2026-04-28) is Fifteen Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Two Rupees per gram. This is down by One Hundred and Nine Rupees from the previous day's rate of ₹15,290.95.
| Date | Price (₹/g) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | ₹15,181.92 | -109.03 |
| 2026-04-27 | ₹15,290.95 | +8.00 |
| 2026-04-26 | ₹15,282.95 | 0.00 |
| 2026-04-25 | ₹15,282.95 | +136.79 |
| 2026-04-24 | ₹15,146.16 | -70.25 |
| 2026-04-23 | ₹15,216.41 | -116.10 |
| 2026-04-22 | ₹15,332.51 | -65.36 |
| 2026-04-21 | ₹15,397.87 | +84.34 |
| 2026-04-20 | ₹15,313.53 | -151.74 |
| 2026-04-19 | ₹15,465.27 | — |
How Buyers Use 18K Gold for Jewellery and Long-Term Planning
For most Indian buyers, 18K is a practical purchase, not a purity trophy. It works well in rings, bracelets, chains with heavy design work and daily-wear pieces that need a little more durability than 22K can offer. That is why the 18 karat gold price today matters to both end buyers and small traders watching retail movement across tier-1 and tier-2 cities.
If your goal is investment rather than ornamentation, physical 18K jewellery is a weak substitute for structured products. Gold ETF units track the market price without storage issues, and digital gold lets you start small. Sovereign Gold Bond is a different animal altogether: it pays 2.5% annual interest, comes with a lock-in, and trades on exchanges at market price. Physical gold gives you possession; SGB gives you a cleaner financial instrument.
Seasonal demand still shapes the trade. Wedding buying usually tightens supply at the retail counter, while Dhanteras and Akshaya Tritiya bring a predictable rush for coins, small bars and lightweight jewellery. That is also when the gap between gold coin price, gold bar price and finished 18K jewellery becomes easier to see. A retail buyer who follows the 52-week range gets a better feel for timing than someone staring at one-day swings.
18 Karat Gold Price Today — FAQs
The 18 karat gold price today in India is ₹15,181.92 per gram for 24K-linked spot pricing, while the 18K equivalent works out to ₹11,386.44 per gram as of April 29, 2026. Jewellers still add making charges and GST on top.
Using today’s rate, 10 grams of 18K gold comes to about ₹113,864.40. That is the metal value only, not the final showroom bill.
18K gold contains 75% pure gold, so the price per gram stays lower than 22K and 24K. The purity cut is real, and it shows up immediately in the per-gram rate.
Yes, hallmarked 18K gold carries the BIS hallmark system, usually with a purity mark such as 750. That stamp matters because it confirms the declared fineness, not just the seller’s claim.
The base rate tracks the international gold spot price, usually guided by the LBMA benchmark and mirrored in India through MCX gold futures. USD/INR moves, import duty and local premiums then shift the final rupee price.
For daily-wear jewellery, 18K is tougher and more practical than 24K, which is too soft for most designs. You pay less per gram, but the design and labour charges can still push the final bill up.
